Non-Invasive Warming and Cooling Device (NIWCD)

Abstract

Single device to provide therapeutic temperature control during treatment and movement of patient from point of injury through the continuum of care. The mortality in combat casualties with hypothermia is double that of normothermic casualties with similar injuries. Cooling the patient is required to treat hyperthermia.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
179a89b3eafc3e03314d3c139fd858e2

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine

Related Documents